News for 'animal slaughter'

Cow should be declared national animal: Allahabad HC

Cow should be declared national animal: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The ruler of Mysore, Hyder Ali, made cow slaughter a punishable offence, the HC added.

Privacy verdict to have 'some bearing' in beef matters: SC

Privacy verdict to have 'some bearing' in beef matters: SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The Supreme Court had on Thursday said "nobody would like to be told what to eat or how to dress" while ruling that these activities come under the realm of the right to privacy.

Tripura will not implement new cattle slaughter rules

Tripura will not implement new cattle slaughter rules

Rediff.com31 May 2017

"The new cattle trade and slaughter rules framed by the central government are against the interest of the people. We will not carry out the new rules," Tripura's Agriculture and Animal Resource Development Minister Aghore Debbarma said.

3 booked for cow slaughter in Mumbai

3 booked for cow slaughter in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Three persons have been booked for alleged cow slaughter in Madanpura area in Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.

UP brings cow slaughter, smuggling under NSA, Goondas Act

UP brings cow slaughter, smuggling under NSA, Goondas Act

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Under NSA, the government can detain a person for as long as it wishes and the authorities need not disclose the grounds of detention. A person booked under the provision of Gangsters Act becomes part of a gang listed in police records. It entitles the police to keep track of those booked under the Act and issue summons to them for attendance at the local police station for questioning even if no fresh case is lodged against them.

Cow smugglers will be shot on sight, warns Karnataka minister

Cow smugglers will be shot on sight, warns Karnataka minister

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Amid cow theft cases in Uttara Kannada district, District in-charge Minister Mankal S Vaidya has warned that those indulging in such activities would be shot at on the road or at the circle in the open.

Can eat, keep beef if brought from outside Maharashtra, rules Bombay HC

Can eat, keep beef if brought from outside Maharashtra, rules Bombay HC

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The high court, however, upheld the ban on slaughter of cows and bullocks in the state.

Will the government revisit its cattle slaughter ban rule?

Will the government revisit its cattle slaughter ban rule?

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The environment ministry has received several representations on the recent ban on sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter from animal markets

SC issues notice to Centre on new cattle slaughter rules

SC issues notice to Centre on new cattle slaughter rules

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The apex court fixed the matter for hearing on July 11.

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In its interim order, a Madurai bench directed the Centre to file counter in 4 weeks.

Maha govt declares desi cows 'Rajyamata Gomata'

Maha govt declares desi cows 'Rajyamata Gomata'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The decision, which comes ahead of the state assembly elections, underscores the cow's spiritual, scientific, and historical significance in Indian society, an official said. It highlights the integral role that cows have played in India's cultural landscape for centuries, he added.

Why ban only slaughter of cows and bulls? HC asks Maha govt

Why ban only slaughter of cows and bulls? HC asks Maha govt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

What about other animals such as goats?" the bench asked.

Slaughter ban only on cows and bulls, clarifies Fadnavis

Slaughter ban only on cows and bulls, clarifies Fadnavis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday asserted that his government has no plans to stop slaughter of animals other than bulls and cows for meat and termed as misinterpreted the statement of Advocate General in the Bombay High Court on cow slaughter ban.

SC to hear plea challenging Centre's ban on cattle sale for slaughter

SC to hear plea challenging Centre's ban on cattle sale for slaughter

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The petitioner contended that the provisions in the notification were unconstitutional.

Anti-cow slaughter bill passed in Karnataka assembly amid din

Anti-cow slaughter bill passed in Karnataka assembly amid din

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The bill known as the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill-2020 seeks a total ban on the slaughter of cows in the state and stringent punishment to those who indulge in smuggling, illegal transportation, atrocities on cows and slaughtering them, Bharatiya Janata Party sources said.

States, not Centre, will decide on cow slaughter ban: BJP

States, not Centre, will decide on cow slaughter ban: BJP

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Nalin Kohli, who is in-charge of the party's affairs in Meghalaya, said the state governments can decide on cow slaughter ban keeping in view the local food habits.

In Gujarat, it will be life imprisonment for cow slaughter

In Gujarat, it will be life imprisonment for cow slaughter

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

With the passing of the amendment Bill, Gujarat becomes the first state in the country to make cow slaughter punishable with life term. Cow slaughter has also been made a non-bailable offence.

Kerala: Youth Congress workers booked for 'slaughtering calf' during Beef Fest

Kerala: Youth Congress workers booked for 'slaughtering calf' during Beef Fest

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The 18-month-old animal was butchered in an open vehicle as Youth Congress workers raised slogans against the Centre's decision to ban sale of cattle for slaughter.

8 Youth Congress workers held in Kannur for calf slaughter

8 Youth Congress workers held in Kannur for calf slaughter

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Police said the arrests were made after incorporating two more sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and IPC sections 143 (punishment for unlawful assembly), 147 (rioting) and 149 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence) in the FIR.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

Youth Congress suspends 3 members for slaughtering calf in public

Youth Congress suspends 3 members for slaughtering calf in public

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The action came a day after party vice president Rahul Gandhi condemned the public slaughter of the animal.

Make cow the national animal: Rajasthan HC recommends to Centre

Make cow the national animal: Rajasthan HC recommends to Centre

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The Rajasthan high court on Wednesday recommended the Centre that the cow be made the national animal, further adding that the punishment for cow slaughter should be escalated to life imprisonment.

Cattle slaughter rules is not a prestige issue, open to suggestions: Government

Cattle slaughter rules is not a prestige issue, open to suggestions: Government

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said the intention behind the notification was not to harm any particular group.

Why Buffalo meat prices have spurted

Why Buffalo meat prices have spurted

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Because of weak availability, buffalo meat exports have also declined over the last few weeks

Giriraj Singh's big claim: RJD, JD-U to merge soon

Giriraj Singh's big claim: RJD, JD-U to merge soon

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United and its ally Rashtriya Janata Dal, founded and headed by Lalu Prasad Yadav, were heading for a merger.

SC: Madras HC stay on slaughter ban covers entire country

SC: Madras HC stay on slaughter ban covers entire country

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

SC took note of Centre's statement that it was reconsidering the notification.

Congress govt in K'taka overturns BJP decision on cow slaughter

Congress govt in K'taka overturns BJP decision on cow slaughter

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to restore the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964, that governs the slaughter of cattle in the state, Law Minister T B Jayachandra told reporters

Modi sarkar flooded with pleas to ban cow slaughter

Modi sarkar flooded with pleas to ban cow slaughter

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

In the last eight months, the government has received over a lakh representations from various organisations from across the country

Sec 144 imposed in T'gana town after communal clash ahead of Bakrid; 13 held

Sec 144 imposed in T'gana town after communal clash ahead of Bakrid; 13 held

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The situation has been brought under control and remains peaceful, the police said on Sunday.

Kerala assembly passes resolution against Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Kerala assembly passes resolution against Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

The bitter political rivals -- the ruling LDF and the UDF -- close ranks in the state assembly to oppose the ban.

How cow slaughter ban is hurting Indian economy

How cow slaughter ban is hurting Indian economy

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Cows are required for milk and as producer goods for breeding cows and bulls for the future.

Swamy brings bill seeking death penalty for cow slaughter

Swamy brings bill seeking death penalty for cow slaughter

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Bharatiya Janata Party member Subramanian Swamy on Friday introduced in the Rajya Sabha a private member bill which seeks "deterrent punishment", including the death penalty, for slaughter of cow and issues related to that.

Kerala protests ban on sale of cattle for slaughter, organises beef fests

Kerala protests ban on sale of cattle for slaughter, organises beef fests

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan dashed off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention for repealing the measure. He said the Centre's decision amounts to an "intrusion" to the rights of the states in the country's federal structure.

'This govt is in denial that India is a beef-eating country'

'This govt is in denial that India is a beef-eating country'

Rediff.com31 May 2017

'By equating slaughter with cruelty, you are paving the way for all other animal slaughter to be stopped in the future.'

Houses made of cow dung free of atomic radiation: Gujarat judge

Houses made of cow dung free of atomic radiation: Gujarat judge

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

In his order, the judge expressed displeasure over slaughtering of cows and noted a cow is "our mother", not just an animal.

The dangers of banning cow slaughter

The dangers of banning cow slaughter

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The sentiments of the ignorant are what politicians unfortunately fan to inflame passions for political gain, says Murad Ali Baig

U'khand govt introduces bill to ban cow slaughter

U'khand govt introduces bill to ban cow slaughter

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Under the bill, cow slaughter will be an offence punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may be extended up to 10 year.

IIT Madras students hold beef fest to protest ban on cattle slaughter

IIT Madras students hold beef fest to protest ban on cattle slaughter

Rediff.com29 May 2017

More than 50 students supported the cause by participating in this fest late on Sunday night. Earlier on May 27, Students' Federation of India staged similar protest in Kerala by eating beef outside University College, Trivandrum.

The truth about cow slaughter in India

The truth about cow slaughter in India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'There are three issues related to beef consumption and cow slaughter. One is the British origin of cow slaughter. Two, if slaughter of cows is sanctioned by Islamic scriptures and three, the environmental impact of beef consumption.'

Haryana joins the meat-ban club, asks slaughter houses to close

Haryana joins the meat-ban club, asks slaughter houses to close

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Haryana has joined the list of Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states to impose on ban on meat during the Jain festival of Paryushan, which has caused a huge uproar across India.